16C565001 Evidence Tow

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) West Los Angeles Area office has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Evidence Impound Tow & Storage Services, seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive 24/7 towing and secure storage of impounded evidence vehicles. The procurement covers specific geographical regions including Interstate 405, Interstate 10, Interstate 105, State Route 90, and unincorporated county areas of Los Angeles County. Bidders must be a Rotation Tow provider in good standing with the CHP West Los Angeles Area office's Tow Service Administrator (TSA), with no suspensions in the past three years. The contract requires a facility with secure indoor/outdoor storage, proper fencing, security features, and an automobile service station type lift. Bid submissions are due by April 20, 2016, at 2:00 PM, with a bid opening scheduled for 2:45 PM. The contract term is set for 24 months, from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2018, with potential extensions based on satisfactory performance and funding availability.

While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements are waived for this procurement, bidders who choose to utilize DVBE participation are eligible for incentives. The pricing structure includes specific hourly rates for light duty, medium duty, heavy duty towing, and motorcycle trailer towing, as well as daily storage rates for regular and commercial vehicles. Funding for the contract is subject to Budget Act appropriations, with provisions for amendment or cancellation if full funding does not become available. The contract appears to be open to qualified towing service providers who can meet the specified operational and security requirements. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the geographical coverage suggest a significant potential contract value for the selected vendor.